Youth Ambassadors
Background:
In 1999, the Naperville Park District's Board of Commissioners authorized the development of the Youth Ambassadors Program for the Naperville Park District.
Purpose
This program was developed to examine the needs of our high school-aged youth as they relate to the Naperville Park District's mission. The group also would provide the area youth with a voice and forum to make recommendations to the Park Board of Commissioners and staff. As a result of the Youth Ambassadors Program, several special events and athletic activities/competitions have been developed and met with overwhelming approval from the community at large.
Mission Statement
As Youth Ambassadors, we will strive to actively involve the high school students of Districts 203 and 204 and private or parochial schools, with positive activities in a safe environment. Special functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Assessment/Planning - To organize and assist with programs of all types that will benefit the youth of the area.
- Advocacy - To serve as an advisory committee on youth affairs to local government to promote community awareness of the needs of youth and to serve as a line of communication between youth and adults as well as among the youth.
- Collaboration - To foster cooperation among existing youth and government.
2007-2008 Meeting Schedule
Tues., Oct. 16 - 7:00 a.m. - Waubonsie Valley H.S.
Tues., Nov. 13 - 3:30 p.m. - Naperville Central H.S.
Tues., Dec. 11 - 7:00 a.m. - TBD
Wed., Jan. 16 - 3:30 p.m. - Naperville North H.S.
Tues., Feb. 12 - 7:00 a.m. - IHOP (Rt. 59 and 75th St.)
Tues., Mar. 11 - 3:30 p.m. - Naperville Park District Admin. Building
Tues., Apr. 15 - 7:00 a.m. - Naperville Park District Admin. Building
Tues., May 6 - 3:30 p.m. - Naperville Park District Admin. Building
2007-2008 Event Schedule
Nov. 15, 2007 - Leadership Conference - Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, Community Hall
Nov. 18, 2007 - The Burrito Bowl Girls' Football Championship - North Central College Football Stadium
Mar. 2008 (tentative) - The Ultimate Karaoke Contest
Late Apr./ Early May - Mr. Naperville Contest - final location and date TBD
May 8, 2008 - Senior recognition at the Park Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m. at City Hall
May 16, 2008 - Battle of the Bands - 4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. - Central Park
Members
Kristina Bell (Advisor), NCHS
Michele Brown (Advisor), WVHS
Gino Campise (Advisor), NNHS
Andrew Krueger (Advisor), WVHS
Marchel Rogers (Advisor), NVHS
Michelle La Scola (Advisor), NPD
Cathy Gassner (Sr.), NCHS
Liz Gassner (Sr.), NCHS
Alyssa Heinrich (Sr.), NNHS
Kathleene Jardeleza (Sr.), WVHS
Rachel Parrish (Sr.), NVHS
Atusa Peyjam (Sr.), WVHS
Ismail Umer (Sr.), NCHS
Charisse Williams (Sr.), NVHS
Leah Cherep (Jr.), NCHS
Katharine Gausmann (Jr.), NCHS
Caitlin Glimco, NVHS
Kelly Henkel (Jr.), NNHS
Michael Lyons (Jr.), WVHS
Sean Lyons (Jr.), WVHS
Kelly McClure (Jr.), NVHS
Elizabeth (Lisa) Kim (Jr.), NCHS
Lauren Schiemann (Jr.), NCHS
Elise Cowan (Soph.), WVHS
Kevin Cox (Soph.), NCHS
Jenna Heinrich (Soph.), NNHS
Celia Kokoris (Soph.), NNHS
Natalie Richardson (Soph.), NVHS
Greg Williams (Soph.), NVHS
